Copy Editor

The Baltimore Banner•Baltimore, MD

48d•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Banner is hiring a copy editor to become our last line of defense against errors, lack of clarity, confusing language, lapses of style, grammar issues, and anything that would make us legally liable. The editor will ensure that coverage meets The Banner’s standards. The ideal candidate will be able to edit on tight deadlines, work with reporters and editors across a wide range of topics, and be familiar with the language, culture, and history of Baltimore and Maryland. This position will help maintain The Banner’s style guide and keep the newsroom current on best practices for reporting and writing about our coverage areas and topics. The position will also help guide the newsroom’s cultural competency efforts, so we cover all Baltimore-area communities with respect. The copy editor will have some flexibility to work remotely. Their schedule will depend on newsroom needs, though they’ll primarily work an evening shift. We are a mission-driven organization focused on local news and improving the community. We expect all candidates to believe sincerely in that mission. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive newsroom with a positive culture.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of copy editing experience
Comfort in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Fluency with AP Style and knowledge of journalism best practices
Teamwork and a willingness to collaborate
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to give and receive constructive feedback
A willingness to work evenings, as well as some weekends as news dictates
A commitment to upholding journalistic values and ethics

Responsibilities

Edit stories, often on deadline, to ensure they’re accurate, precise and meet The Baltimore Banner’s standards
Ensure stories adhere to The Banner’s style and usage
Aid in the development and maintenance of The Banner’s style guide
Keep the newsroom current on AP and other style updates as well as best practices for reporting on and writing about the communities and subjects The Banner covers
Ensure headlines are sharp and targeted to an online audience
Represent The Banner in the community as needed — in person or in television or radio appearances
Use and understand newsroom analytics to hone and identify the coverage that serves readers

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off
Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA., and coverage for family/dependents
Sick Leave eligible for rollover
Commuter Benefits
11 Paid National Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Parental Leave
Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing